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Organize transformative change and inspire climate solutions

During a time where climate challenges twist and turn into a complex web, there are passionate changemakers shining a vibrant way forward. Like an experienced hike leader, this program acts as your trusted guide—preparing you with the skills, knowledge and collaborative spirit to confidently navigate the intersecting paths of climate action. Together, let’s untangle the obstacles, break through limitations, and create impactful environmental changes for a more sustainable future.

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Program at a glance

Program description

The Micro-certificate in Climate Activism will provide the skills and knowledge to build practices for organizing transformational change including strategic landscape analysis, effective communication, alliance-building strategies, and navigating cultural and institutional impediments to change. Learners and climate activists can choose to focus on issues such as Indigenous allyship, systems transformation or collaborative governance through an elective choice.

Program highlights

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Online Flexibility
This program is delivered online, allowing you to work independently within deadlines set by your instructor. With this format, you don't have to worry about travel or scheduling conflicts while you study. You can work at your own pace, on your own schedule and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Credibility
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a micro-certificate.
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Teaching Talent
Our instructors are industry professionals with years of experience. They’re dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills to realize your full potential.

Program partners

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Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Environmental Studies

Program outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • identify and critically analyze the systems, power relations and root causes of climate change that organizers are seeking to transform
  • employ strategies and skills for designing and assessing campaigns for transformative impact, demonstrating understanding of past movement-led social transformations
  • conduct independent research that bridges academic and practical realms to inform efforts to develop more resilient communities and ecosystems
  • communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with diverse communities to develop relationships, work across differences, and build consensus for resilient and transformative climate action
  • recognize and respect Indigenous climate leadership, and have experience shaping climate change progress to be responsive to Indigenous priorities
  • demonstrate understanding of how to contribute to transformative change in diverse and empowering ways, building an increased sense of hope and agency

Who is this program for?

If you see yourself reflected in any of the following, this program could be a good match:

Education and Professional Background

  • you are an emerging and established professional with a diverse background (e.g., educator, community leader, climate activist, policy worker, business professional or social entrepreneur)
  • you are currently an undergraduate or graduate student seeking to deepen your understanding of climate action and broaden your professional skill set
  • you are involved in various sectors (e.g. non-profit, government, education, environmental organizations, Indigenous communities, corporate sustainability teams or grassroots movements)
  • you are a professional with one to two years of work experience and are seeking meaningful professional development and transformative learning

Motivations and Values

  • you want to move beyond individual actions and towards collaborative, intersectional approaches
  • you are motivated by hope and urgency about how to stop climate change
  • you seek practical, actionable strategies for transformation and have a strong sense of social and environmental justice
  • you are committed to reconciliation and value Indigenous knowledge

Career Growth and Aspirations

  • you want to develop structured, strategic approaches to climate challenges
  • you aim to create broader, more systemic changes for meaningful impact
  • you want to transform climate change concerns into effective action and become a change-maker in environmental activism
  • you are interested in developing professional skills for environmental and social transformation
  • you aim to contribute to more resilient and just communities

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Courses and fees

To complete the Micro-certificate in Climate Activism, participants must complete two core courses below, plus one elective, based on individual interest and course availability.

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Two (2) required courses

Plus One (1) electives below

Estimated fees

Description Fee
Program fee $20.00
Course 1 $641.47
Course 2 $641.47
Course 3 $641.47
Estimated Total $1,944.41*
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
Fees listed in this section are an estimate. Total program fees may vary depending on delivery format, course selections, student fees, textbooks and taxes.

Application information

Admission requirements

These courses are offered at the third and fourth year undergraduate level. No application is necessary, simply select any of the three courses required for the micro-certificate and register for them independently.

How to apply

When registering, you will have the option to purchase the Micro-certificate in Climate Activism fee at an additional cost of $20. You are only required to select this when registering for one of the three courses. 

Once you have completed your third course, your certificate will be automatically issued and sent to you. Certificates will be sent approximately one month after the completion of your third course. 

Note: We are unable to retroactively issue a micro-certificate. Students must purchase the $20 program fee prior to the last day of the last course in the program.

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